STEAM-H debate. Does technology have the capacity to perfect the human species?
Gattaca (1997). Set in the near future, Gattaca shows us a society where genetic manipulation determines people's destiny. Scientific advances have made it possible to create “perfect humans”, relegating those born naturally to a life of discrimination and exclusion. The protagonist, Vincent Freeman, born without genetic modifications, defies this system to pursue his dream of travelling into space, facing prejudice and barriers imposed by technology and society. Don't miss it!
SESSION
Date: 13 May 2025, at 18:00 h
Location: Cultural Container
The first film to be screened will be the film Gattaca by Andrew Niccol, followed by the debate.
The debate will revolve around the following question: Does technology have the capacity to perfect the human species?
Organised by: Telefónica-UMA Chair in collaboration with the Vice-rectorate of Culture of the UMA, the ETS of Telecommunications and the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters.
Attendance is open to the entire UMA community, but prior registration is required to participate in the debate.
Prizes will be awarded to the two best debaters.
A certificate of participation with hours will be issued.
This programme is an initiative of the Telefónica-UMA Chair (5G, Digital Culture and Next Generation Technologies for Society) in partnership with the ETS of Telecommunications and the Faculty of Philosophy and Arts. This year, in addition, we have the special collaboration of the Vice-Rectorate for Culture. The aim of this conference is to encourage the encounter between students and teachers from different disciplines and to promote critical discussion on the technological transformations we are experiencing.
